Group Leader Development: Effects Of Personal Growth And Psychoeducational Groups

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to compare the effects of personal growth groups and psychoeducational groups on counselor education students\u27 (n = 74) empathy and group leader self-efficacy. Additionally, we compared the degree to which participants in each group valued: (a) cohesion, (b) catharsis, and (c) insight. There were no significant differences in empathy, group leader self-efficacy, or cohesion between the groups; however, members of the personal growth groups valued catharsis and insight more than members of the psychoeducational groups. Implications for group work educators and future research are discussed. © 2013 Copyright ASGW

Manifestation Of Altruism: Perceptions Among Counselling Students In The United Kingdom

Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the applicability of a proposed model of the development of altruism, or unselfish caring for others, as perceived by counselling students in the UK. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight counsellors-in-training. The data analysis involved open coding, axial coding, and the development of a coding paradigm. Findings: The findings address the four factors (biological, cognitive, social learning, and religiosity/spirituality) proposed in the model. Additional themes included: (a) community development and sustainability, (b) altruism across the lifespan, and (c) the counselling profession. Implications: The findings suggest a relationship between altruism and counsellor success. This supports the integration of altruism within the counselling curriculum, as it relates to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework (2010). Furthermore, the findings support future research focused on altruism. © 2012 Copyright British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

A Qualitative Exploration Of Counseling Students\u27 Perception Of Altruism

Empathy is essential to the therapeutic relationship (Rogers, 1957). Altruism appears to be related to empathy, but there has been limited research investigating its development in counselors. This qualitative study explored the development of altruism as perceived by 19 counseling students. The authors discuss the findings and implications for counselor education. © 2013 by the American Counseling Association. All rights reserved

The Impact Of Experiential Groups On Master Students’ Counselor And Personal Development: A Qualitative Investigation

The qualitative inquiry describes the personal experiences of 15 master’s level counselors-in-training who participated in an experiential personal growth group as an adjunct to their group counseling course. This study explored how counselors-in-training make meaning of their personal growth group experiences as well as how they perceive the experience of being members of this specific group. In an effort to bridge experiential training and counselor practice, implications for educating counselors-in-training are provided based on the clinical and academic experiences reported by the students. Additionally, we discuss directions for future research. © 2009 ASGW

A Cross-Cultural Exploration Of Perceptions Of Altruism Of Counselors-In-Training

This study explored altruistic development as perceived by counselors-in-training from diverse cultures. Twenty-two counselors-in-training from 4 countries participated in semistructured interviews about altruism. Using consensual qualitative research methodology, the authors identified 6 domains: biological, cognitive, social learning, religious/spiritual, counseling, and empathy. Findings and implications for counselor education are discussed

Using Music Videos To Enhance Empathy In Counselors-In-Training

Counselor empathy is recognized as a fundamental aspect of the counseling process. In addition, a counselor\u27s ability to empathize with clients is associated with positive counseling outcomes. Counselor educators utilize various strategies when teaching empathy to counselors-in-training. The purpose of this article is to describe the use of music videos as a tool to enhance empathy among counselors-in-training. More specifically, this manuscript will (a) review strategies used for empathy development in counselors-in-training, (b) present support for using expressive techniques in empathy training, and (c) describe the use of music videos in empathy training, including the application of a music video that is appropriate for counselors-in-training. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC

Group Leader Development: Effects of Personal Growth and Psychoeducational Groups

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to compare the effects of personal growth groups and psychoeducational groups on counselor education students\u27 (n = 74) empathy and group leader self-efficacy. Additionally, we compared the degree to which participants in each group valued: (a) cohesion, (b) catharsis, and (c) insight. There were no significant differences in empathy, group leader self-efficacy, or cohesion between the groups; however, members of the personal growth groups valued catharsis and insight more than members of the psychoeducational groups. Implications for group work educators and future research are discussed. © 2013 Copyright ASGW